Christmas Poem

This month our toddler and preschool classes are going to be learning the Christmas story, and you can practice at home with your child. The poem comes from the reThink First Look curriculum that we utilize in all our nursery classrooms.  If your house is ever like mine was, than this could be a great distraction to stop your kid's grandma and aunt from fighting over politics.

Week 1

The angel came down (make a flying motion)

from God to say (cup hands around mouth like you want to say something)

that Mary will have a baby (pretend to rock a baby in your arms) on Christmas Day.

His name will be Jesus (make a ‘V’ with both arms up and fists closed),

God’s only Son (point a finger and arm straight up).

He will show that God loves everyone. (Hug yourself.)

Week 2

“Mary and Joseph traveled far, far away. (Walk in place.)

When they got to Bethlehem, they had no place to stay. (Hold your hands out and shake your head ‘no.’)

God gave them a barn filled with cows and sheep. (Use your arms to make a pretend roof over your head.)

Jesus was born (pretend to hold a baby in your arms);

in hay He did sleep (fold your hands under your head like you’re sleeping).

Week 3 

“The shepherds were watching their sheep at night. (Put your hand above your eyes like you’re looking for something.)

An angel cam and caused a fright! (Put your hand over your mouth and make a scared face.)

‘Don’t be afraid. Shake and wave your hands ‘no.’)

I have good news! (Give two thumbs-up.)

Jesus is born (use your arms to make a ‘V’ above your head)

for you and you and you!’ (Point to different people.)

The angels sang! (Pretend to hold a microphone.)

The shepherds ran! (Run in place.)

All to the see the baby (pretend to hold a baby)

God sent to man!” (Point both thumbs to your chest.)

Week 4

“The wise men came following a special star. (Wiggle your fingers overhead.)

All the way to Jesus (make the sign for Jesus by pointing to the center of each hand with your middle fingers),

they came from afar. (Put your hand above your eyes like you’re looking out.)

They knocked on His door (pretend to knock),

then they knelt on the floor (kneel down on both knees)

and gave their gifts to Jesus.” (Hold your hands out like you’re giving a gift.)